Bandvulc has unveiled a 315/70 size for its fifth-generation Wastemaster tire (Wastemaster 5) with a high load rating, catering to operators using vehicles operating in urban waste collection and recycling center environments.
The tire was developed, tested and produced at ContiLifeCycle’s Ivybridge factory in Devon in the UK, which produces Bandvulc and ContiRe hot retread tires.
Tires on specialist waste vehicles handling kerbside collections and operating at recycling sites are frequently exposed to harsh conditions, facing sidewall damage from kerbing, tread damage from trapped stones and chipping from rough surfaces. All are factors that can lead to early removal, preventing tires from reaching their full lifespan.
The Wastemaster 5 integrates Bandvulc’s Armorbandtm sidewall technology, providing an extra protective layer of rubber compound along the mid to lower sidewall. This tapered band helps guard against sidewall scrubbing, reduces damage and helps extend the tire’s service life.
In addition, the tread design includes wide zig-zag grooves to clear mud and water, stone ejection features, stepped tread blocks and deep pocket sipes for optimal traction and grip in adverse conditions.
Tony Mailling, head of hot retread production EMEA and ContiLifeCycle plant manager, said, “The introduction of the 315/70 size with a high load rating further strengthens the Wastemaster 5’s position as the go-to tire solution for operators in the urban waste collection sector.
“We know how tough the conditions are in this industry, and the Wastemaster 5 has been designed to withstand them. With innovative features tailored specifically to meet these unique demands, our customers can get the most out of their tires while reducing downtime and maintenance costs.”
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